Carvedilol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Coreg, Coreg CR

Carvedilol has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 193 reviews on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 46% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Carvedilol

maria...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
June 2, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on carvedilol taking 12.5 mg. 4 x a day for over one year. It lowered my blood pressure but my feet and ankles have severe swelling no matter what kind of shoes I wear and my toes feel tingly most of the time. I wonder if this is a side effect of this medicine. I also started ExForge about the same time. It is difficult to walk for more than 30 min. I am 66 yrs. old and a female."

5 / 10

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Anony...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 15, 2023

Coreg (carvedilol) for High Blood Pressure "I experienced extreme depression after I started this medication at 25mg per day. I never had depression before. Doctor said it would go away. It did not and I demanded that a different medication be prescribed. Depression is an unacceptable side effect."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
December 8, 2009

Coreg (carvedilol) for High Blood Pressure "This Medicine had no affect on my HBP. I previously took Lisinopril, but needed to change medicines for another reason. My BP went very high (160/110) even after taking this medicine for 7 days and I had to be changed to another medicine."

1 / 10

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Dee
Taken for 5 to 10 years
July 16, 2018

For Heart Failure "Coreg was slowly killing me and I didn't know it. I kept passing out, broke my nose, broke my back along with other injuries from just dropping. My last horrible experience was Ischemic Colitis from very low blood pressure. I was in the hospital for six days and cardiology realized my very low dose of this was dropping my BP dangerously low along with my EF dropping 15%. They switched the Coreg to Metropolol. I am no longer coughing uncontrollably, wheezing, coughing up a lot of white mucous! This was all due to Coreg! Never again!"

1 / 10

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mmikah
January 15, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "Well I'm 34 yrs old and been fighting with my blood pressure for about three years now. Partially because I was in denial about my condition and didn't want to take any medication. Well I started having headaches and chest pain and I needed to take something. My doctor put me on metoprolol 25mg and it kept my blood pressure down to a normal level but the side effects I couldn't take. Headaches, bad abdominal pains. I had to switch to something else. I've been on carvedilol 6.25mg for two days and I think its starting to work. I had pains in my chest and neck for about a week and its starting to slowly go away. If you smoke it's a bad idea to do it while on this medicine. I smoked for 14 yrs and this medicine forced me to stop and I'm thankful and healthier."

5 / 10

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Kfles...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 7, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I had 6 months of extreme anxiety, weird body responses, heart pounding, and terrible insomnia. The medical world started to label me as a hysterical patient. After doing my own research I discovered all of these were side effects from carvedilol. After 1 week without it, most side effects are gone or seldom and my mind is clearing up from being foggy and confusing. It was a very difficult time for me and my husband, primarily with the multiple ER visits but also the cost involved in those trips as well as a sleep study which was horrible. I switched to a Chinese herb remedy. My blood pressure is even better than with Western medicine."

1 / 10

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Jamye...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 19, 2017

Coreg (carvedilol) for Heart Failure "After getting Sepsis from UTI I ended up with heart failure at 35-40%. I was initially put on Coreg at 3.125 and doing well.. Hope to have another Echo soon and see how much I have improved in the last 3 months. No other meds with it. I am so so much better.. Almost back to 100% activity."

10 / 10

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Chris...
February 23, 2017

For Atrial Fibrillation "My new cardiologist discontinued my metoprolol and started me on Coreg to help control my blood pressure My heart used to pound in my chest while on metoprolol and it was quite uncomfortable. I had cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation that was approximately 90% successful, I still had occasional heart flutter from the AF. The Corey changed all that. My blood pressure is now in normal range and I haven't had one incident of heart flutter for two months. Coreg worked well for me and I hope it will work for you."

10 / 10

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GILTOM
September 28, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I was put on Coreg for unexplained rapid heart rate. My blood pressure was mostly controlled with lisinopril. I have been on it for about two years and now I am having side effects like shortness of breath and low systolic blood pressure 100/72 with 60-70bpm. I don't know whether or not I can get off of it due to my rapid heart rate."

7 / 10

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TheDs...
January 8, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I am taking generic Carvedilol for 3 days now, perhaps I should wait a week or two before I can make a fair assessment of this medication, but I felt I should start by saying that I am only on 6.25 once a day due to hypertension. Never had high blood pressure in my life even when I was pregnant and gained 105 lbs after being only 115 lbs before I got pregnant. The only things I feel as for side effects are pain in my right knee, ringing in my ears and gas. I must say that my 175/110 bp went down to 130/ 75 but does jump up during the afternoon. I am one of those people who is paradoxical meaning I get the opposite effect of every side effect. I am going to write another review after 2 weeks, but for now pretty good."

6 / 10

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Yahyaao
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
January 12, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I have using atenolol and amlodpine for 6 months now and it works for me but because of the side effects my Dr change it to carveliol 12.5mg once daily it worked also my boyfriend still read 110/75 at times 122/82 but I'm still having the side effects of pains , shortness of breath, numbness little chest fluttering tired and my internal body will be shaking ."

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Wannabe...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 31, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "Have Tried metropol, tried verapamil now carvedilol. I am getting horrible side effects again. Waking with headache in morning and it just stays all day. Panadol doesn't relieve it. My ears are constantly ringing like I have been to a loud music concert. I get stomach pains and nausea. Sometimes I get a buzz sensation from heart to forehead. Urinating a lot, thirsty. Just hate all these meds."

3 / 10

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Anonymous
January 24, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "Cardio Dr reduced original RX to 1 6.25mg tab per day. Second day resulted in so many problems I concidered calling the paramedics. It was so bad I could not even think to call 911. Totally stopped it and had two episodes of weird Dreams that interrupted sleep."

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EMT
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 30, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "I am 24 years old, I was put on Coreg following quadruple bypass after sudden cardiac arrest. For the first month or so I felt amazing, I even went back to work on the ambulance at my 6 week mark. But then started having very bad dizzy spells and sudden spikes and drops in BP. I was readmitted to the hospital and they could not find anything, saw an ENT for possible vertigo, finally told me four days ago my PCP told me to stop the Coreg and I for the most part I'm feeling better, haven't had a dizzy spell in those four days but still haven't felt "right", been week and lightheaded. Hopefully in the next few days I can tell a major difference."

2 / 10

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Jim...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 21, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on this Coreg for eight months 25mg twice daily. I play golf and walked the courses before medication. Now, I can't even finish a par 3 course without getting out of breath and being extremely tired. This stuff is awful and doesn't work that well. I now get headaches daily and have trouble sleeping at night. Stay away from this."

1 / 10

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VEAck
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 22, 2019

For Left Ventricular Dysfunction "I take carvedilol for my dilated cardiomyopathy along with Lisinopril and Lasix, have been on it for awhile now haven't had all these problems if I eat before taking. But I will add I was started on a low dose and my Doctor worked me up very slowly to a higher one it seems to have worked cause my BP is very good as is my EF which is why I'm taking it. Maybe ask your Doctor to do the same thing mine did for me, slower is always better."

10 / 10

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72...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 27, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "Was on Lisinopril for two years from VA who repeatedly kept increasing it because I have high anxiety when going to doctors. I had big side effects. PCD said I wasn't complying with dosage. Finally had extreme episode with my kidneys and weaned myself off of this drug. New outside doctor put me on carvedilol which has minor side affects but had my blood pressure where it should be on small dosage.I got my 1st prescription at Walgreens and after 2 weeks, my BP was great. After that prescription ran out, I renewed it with VA. Results are my BP is 15mmhg higher now. I noticed manufacturer is a different one. I've read a lot of comments like this from people. Not all manufacturers are the same and doctors should listen to patients. Each of us are different and need different care. One drug does not fit all people. Doctors, stop listening to drug reps and be more concerned with your patients. They're the ones who pay your bills and need your help."

8 / 10

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melan...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 7, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Carvedilol was added along with HCTZ 3/6/18, to be taken 2 x day for high blood pressure. Within the hour I started having sporadic migraine type headaches with severe " ice pick sensation" over top of head, mobilized, terrible headache pain behind eyes and back of head. Seems like chronic back pain was made worse. I feel even more tired, no energy, even less motivation, with horrible derealization. BP before was 152/90. BP later was 147/87-64. Glucose 126, 3 hrs after lunch. Migraine ice pick sensation back again, headache pain behind eyes with shooting headache at back of head at 4:12pm, BP 166/86-59. Glucose, 58, 5 hours after dinner. BP, 1:59 am 145/78-69. 2nd dose 2:20 am 140/75-69. I had taken HCTZ first, 2 hours later taken Carvedilol. My voiding seems normal, until taking Carvedilol which leaves a very noticeable decrease in voiding throughout the day and night. I also have experience feeling more cold, with hands and fingers tingling with palpitations in neck."

2 / 10

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j w
July 19, 2010

Coreg (carvedilol) for Heart Failure "Had a heart attack in June 2003-after 8 days in hospital doctor put me on Coreg and I am still alive and living well and feel good. I am on other drugs as well, however I believe in Coreg, the results have been great."

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Rock
Taken for 10 years or more
August 21, 2020

For Left Ventricular Dysfunction "Was put on carvedilol 6.25 twice a day after having a heart attack 11 years ago. Within several months I started to have bruising in my toes with moderate pain. My toes also became ulcerated at times. Cardiologist, vascular doctor and internist never could figure out what was causing it. My cardiologist recently up my dose to 12.5 twice a day. Within a week my hands started to turn white when I washed them in cool water, and when they warmed up they turned blood red and where very painful ,BP was also going up. Looks like I have carvedilol drug induced raynaud's syndrome. Looked up what it looks like in the toes, BINGO! All these years! Turns out, its a side affect in up to 10% of people. So frustrating! Doctor lowered the dose and now I have to go in for a consult $$$."

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Ann
August 18, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I take Coreg 12.5 mg 2 X a day, but recently lost 6 Lbs. So my dizziness ,confusion and walking into things increased..So now I split my pill in half and feel like I can think better and my bp is now a little higher so I can think clearer now..Feeling More like My old Self Now.."

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Zabo
July 4, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Started this blood pressure medication 5 months ago. One month ago I started having lightheadedness and it was getting worse by the day it seems. I started out a dose of 6.25mg twice a day. Blood pressure still rising into the scary high numbers. My putzs of a doctor for 18 years said to double the medication. 18 years and you would think that your doctor would know your usual symptoms or even his patient right? Wrong! Not mine it seems, because after reading these reviews here it seems that the anxiety through the roof symptoms could of been avoided? The side effects of this drug are not worth it. Please when I tell you this believe me and others here. (unlike my own doctor) I would go cold turkey but you cannot do that with dangerously high bp #’s . So I changed doctors and changed medications too. (Diuretics) But I have to slowly wean off this Carvedilol garbage for about 4 weeks."

2 / 10

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Mr HBP
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 17, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Here's my experience with coreg. Took the minimum dose for hypertension (6.25 mg twice a day according to the doctor). Freaked me out at first during the first couple of weeks. Increased anxiety, felt somewhat fatigued. But after getting used to it, BP would be in the 110's/70's range so really good BP. However, if I got the slightest bit of anger or anxiety, BP would get elevated to the 130's/90's range. After 2 months of this, dumped my primary care doctor and switched to another one. New doctor prescribed 50 mg of metoprolol per day and 5 mg of lexapro to help with the anxiety. Tried lexapro before with the coreg but the third night I felt hot and felt weird heartbeat so I stopped. Told the new doctor what happened before with lexapro, but he said it wasn't the lexapro but the coreg. Start the metoprolol tomorrow and lexapro a couple days later, so hopefully this works. This is my experience so coreg may work for you but it didn't help much."

4 / 10

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Tily
Taken for less than 1 month
January 22, 2019

For Heart Failure "Dr. put me on carvedilol a few weeks ago its the worst thing I've ever taken. It causes dizziness, lightheaded and I think insomnia. I'm going to another Dr. the end of the week and see if she will take me off it."

2 / 10

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MeMe
Taken for less than 1 month
June 24, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I am about to take this right now for the first time. After reading all of your reviews I must say I'm nervous. But because my BP ranges from 170/200 at times I have no choice but to try it out. I'll send another review in a few days of taking this medication. Oh, and the mg that my PCP prescribed me is 12.5mg"

7 / 10

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